Last march 25th, 2009, we shared a Must Read book The Healing Art of Pet Parenthood, a true story about the human-animal bond, healing canine cancer naturally, and an empowering new take on the grieving process when a beloved animal passes away.
In one of our weekend show, I met the author Nadine M. Rosin,
who is also a certified holistic pet consultant/bereavement and speaker.
who is also a certified holistic pet consultant/bereavement and speaker.
We had a chance to ask her about her book,
The Healing Art of Pet Parenthood.
The Healing Art of Pet Parenthood.
1. What inspired you to write this book.
I felt totally obligated to write this book: having gone through hearing the vet tell me my beloved dog would be dead in 6 weeks without chemo, radiation, and amputation, and then INSTEAD implementing only a holistic regimen of “clear/cleanse/build” so my girl’s body could naturally and successfully heal itself from cancer- well, how could I NOT share that with other pet parents? The truth is, we’ve forgotten that the body is a self- healing organism whether it’s dealing with a cut or a degenerative disease like cancer. After all, cancer isn’t something we catch- it’s something we develop when the immune system is too overburdened to maintain vibrant health. My dog’s recovery (in 4 months, cancer-free and thriving for an additional 11 years to the age of 19) taught me that and I am passionate about sharing our story so others never have to hear their vet say their dog has cancer.
2) How did you come up with the title?
I have worked in the healing arts (therapeutic bodywork) for many years, so the title came to me pretty organically.
3) What was the hardest part writing the book?
Nothing about writing the book was hard, although revealing so much personal information and history left me incredibly vulnerable, which felt challenging at times. Marketing the book, well now, that’s a different story when it comes to the hardest parts! 🙂
4) What chapter(s) in the book that meant a lot to you?
Every chapter means a lot to me. In the 19 years we were together, Buttons and I went through many things including relationships, travels, learning experiences, etc. Like anyone’s life, each chapter naturally led to the next and was built on the one before it. It was important to me, as I told our story, to include everything I learned regarding helping the body heal from cancer, and how to best navigate through the inevitable grieving process. I wanted to make sure others would benefit from what I learned the hard way, and avoid their own pets ever developing cancer.
It was great meeting Nadine.
Lots of Golden Woofs
